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Storytimes near ADAMS STREET BRANCH LIBRARY

Storytimes and kids' library events near ADAMS STREET BRANCH LIBRARY from the public library calendar.

ADAMS STREET BRANCH LIBRARY

690 ADAMS STREET, DORCHESTER, MA 02122

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10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Children's Playroom

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Adams Street, Community Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Children of all ages are invited to join us for free play with toys that inspire imagination, help develop fine motor skills, and more! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website:  https://bplfund.org/ Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

All Ages Story Time

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Adams Street, Children's Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Infants and toddlers aged 0-5 are invited to join Miss Sarah every week for stories, songs, rhymes, and active play!  Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation . Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Tai Chi & Qigong

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Adams Street, Community room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join us on Saturday mornings for Tai chi and Qigong led by volunteer instructor, Thầy Đàm Hạnh .  Tai chi is a traditional Chinese martial art involving a series of slow, gentle movements and physical postures, meditation, and controlled breathing. Tai chi is low impact, placing minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.  Also rooted in traditional Chinese martial arts and medicine, Qigong involves using movement and breathing exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. All are welcome! Registration is not required to attend, but make sure to sign up below to receive email reminders. Please note: We will not be hosting Tai Chi on Saturday, June 6th or July 4th. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info." Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website:  https://bplfund.org/

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Baby Story Time

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Adams Street, Children's Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join Miss Sarah every Tuesday at 10:30 am for short stories, songs, and rhymes. Connect with other parents as you help your baby build important literary skills. This program is intended for children 0-18 months . Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website:  https://bplfund.org/

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Knitting & Crafts Circle

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Adams Street, Music room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun!  This is not a formal class, just a community-building and skill-sharing afternoon! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

10:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Medicare Insurance Counseling with the Benefit Enrollment Center and SHINE

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Adams Street, Community room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Attend a drop-in session to review your options. No registration required; first come, first serve. We can assist you with: Medicare Part D: Extra Help & Low-Income Subsidies (LIS) Medicare Savings Program (MSP): Programs to lower your costs SNAP Benefits: Assistance with food costs (formerly Food Stamps) Medicaid-MassHealth: Enrollment and eligibility guidance The SHINE (Medicare Health Insurance Counseling) & Benefit Enrollment Center (BEC) program assists Medicare-eligible beneficiaries—both older adults aged 65+ years and adults living with disabilities — who have limited income and resources to access available benefits. The SHINE & BEC counselors ensures that Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers have access to accurate, unbiased and up-to-date information about their health care options. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Children's Cooking Club: Fruit Salsa

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Adams Street, Community Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join Miss Sarah for the next Children's Cooking Class! This month, she will be teaching participants how to make fruit salsa. At the end, participants will get to eat their creations.  Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please  visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website .

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

All Ages Story Time

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Adams Street, Children's Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Infants and toddlers aged 0-5 are invited to join Miss Sarah every week for stories, songs, rhymes, and active play!  Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation . Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Tai Chi & Qigong

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Adams Street, Community room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join us on Saturday mornings for Tai chi and Qigong led by volunteer instructor, Thầy Đàm Hạnh .  Tai chi is a traditional Chinese martial art involving a series of slow, gentle movements and physical postures, meditation, and controlled breathing. Tai chi is low impact, placing minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.  Also rooted in traditional Chinese martial arts and medicine, Qigong involves using movement and breathing exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. All are welcome! Registration is not required to attend, but make sure to sign up below to receive email reminders. Please note: We will not be hosting Tai Chi on Saturday, June 6th or July 4th. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info." Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website:  https://bplfund.org/

4:30 PM to 5:15 PM

Crafters Club: Bubble Fun!

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Adams Street, Community Room and Reading Garden, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join Miss Sarah to create your very own bubble wands! We will experiment with different materials to find out which ones make the biggest bubbles.  Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please  visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website .

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Baby Story Time

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Adams Street, Children's Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join Miss Sarah every Tuesday at 10:30 am for short stories, songs, and rhymes. Connect with other parents as you help your baby build important literary skills. This program is intended for children 0-18 months . Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website:  https://bplfund.org/

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

LEGO Club

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Adams Street, Community Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join us for free-building fun with our LEGO sets!  We’ve got the blocks, so bring your imagination and build that LEGO structure of your dreams! Want to challenge yourself? We'll have challenging build templates to choose from as well!  The library will provide both classic LEGO blocks and DUPLO blocks for younger children. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Knitting & Crafts Circle

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Adams Street, Music room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun!  This is not a formal class, just a community-building and skill-sharing afternoon! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

All Ages Story Time

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Adams Street, Children's Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Infants and toddlers aged 0-5 are invited to join Miss Sarah every week for stories, songs, rhymes, and active play!  Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation . Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/

12:00 PM to 12:15 PM

Puppy Pages with Archie the Therapy Dog

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Adams Street, Music Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join Archie the Therapy Dog for 15 minutes of independent reading time! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please  visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website .

12:15 PM to 12:30 PM

Puppy Pages with Archie the Therapy Dog

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Adams Street, Music Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join Archie the Therapy Dog for 15 minutes of independent reading time! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please  visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website .

12:30 PM to 12:45 PM

Puppy Pages with Archie the Therapy Dog

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Adams Street, Music Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join Archie the Therapy Dog for 15 minutes of independent reading time! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please  visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website .

12:45 PM to 1:00 PM

Puppy Pages with Archie the Therapy Dog

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Adams Street, Music Room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join Archie the Therapy Dog for 15 minutes of independent reading time! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please  visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website .

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Tai Chi & Qigong

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Adams Street, Community room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Join us on Saturday mornings for Tai chi and Qigong led by volunteer instructor, Thầy Đàm Hạnh .  Tai chi is a traditional Chinese martial art involving a series of slow, gentle movements and physical postures, meditation, and controlled breathing. Tai chi is low impact, placing minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.  Also rooted in traditional Chinese martial arts and medicine, Qigong involves using movement and breathing exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. All are welcome! Registration is not required to attend, but make sure to sign up below to receive email reminders. Please note: We will not be hosting Tai Chi on Saturday, June 6th or July 4th. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info." Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website:  https://bplfund.org/

2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

BTS Freebie & Poster Making Drop-in Event

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Adams Street, Community room, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Work on your concert freebies and posters with other ARMY and while watching BTS videos during this drop-in event. We will have some craft materials available, but we encourage you to bring your own as well! Stop by for the whole duration or just part of it. No registration required to attend and all ages are welcome. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.